Are you the next Warren Buffet? Or the next Warren Busted? Test your knowledge of the world of investment and finance with these 12 questions.
Question 1/12
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What is a so-called "Blue Chip Stock"?
a stock from a large, reputable company
a risky stock
a stock in a casino
Question 2/12
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In March 2015, what was the approximate value of an ounce of gold?
$500
$1,200
$2,800
Question 3/12
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If you are "bullish" on the market, you...
consider a share price to be going down
consider a share price to be on the rise
don't know anything about the stock market
Question 4/12
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As of March 2015, what US company had the largest market capitalization?
Google
Exxon-Mobil
Apple
Question 5/12
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What does the term I.P.O. stand for?
Interim Private Ordinance
Investment Priority Organization
Initial Public Offering
Question 6/12
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In what year was the Euro currency introduced?
1946
1987
2002
Question 7/12
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What is a so-called "penny stock"?
a stock that is equal to one cent
a stock that is valued at less than a dollar
a stock in the copper market
Question 8/12
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How many credit card holders are there in the US?
81 million
181 million
281 million
Question 9/12
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What is the definition of a "Mutual Fund"?
a collection of stocks/bonds that is professionally managed
a stock owned by two or more investors
a company merger
Question 10/12
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In what year did the US go off the gold standard?
1865
1933
1980
Question 11/12
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Which of these statements about Certificates of Deposit (CDs) is untrue?
They have a fixed interest rate
They have a variable interest rate
All gains from CDs are taxable as income
Question 12/12
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Which of these occurs more frequently?
a depression
a recession
Brother, can you spare a dime?
C+, Bankruptcy Looms
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Right!
Boo-Yah! You got around half right, so you've broken even, or perhaps made a slight profit. All in all, a pretty good return on your investment of time.
B+, High Returns
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Right!
Wow! You're all about the Benjamins. You know a thing or two about investing and it has really paid off (at least in this quiz).
A+, You're Rich
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Right!
1
What is a so-called "Blue Chip Stock"?
a stock from a large, reputable company
a risky stock
a stock in a casino
2
In March 2015, what was the approximate value of an ounce of gold?
$500
$1,200
$2,800
3
If you are "bullish" on the market, you...
consider a share price to be going down
consider a share price to be on the rise
don't know anything about the stock market
4
As of March 2015, what US company had the largest market capitalization?
Google
Exxon-Mobil
Apple
5
What does the term I.P.O. stand for?
Interim Private Ordinance
Investment Priority Organization
Initial Public Offering
6
In what year was the Euro currency introduced?
1946
1987
2002
7
What is a so-called "penny stock"?
a stock that is equal to one cent
a stock that is valued at less than a dollar
a stock in the copper market
8
How many credit card holders are there in the US?
81 million
181 million
281 million
9
What is the definition of a "Mutual Fund"?
a collection of stocks/bonds that is professionally managed
a stock owned by two or more investors
a company merger
10
In what year did the US go off the gold standard?
1865
1933
1980
11
Which of these statements about Certificates of Deposit (CDs) is untrue?
They have a fixed interest rate
They have a variable interest rate
All gains from CDs are taxable as income
12
Which of these occurs more frequently?
a depression
a recession
